Poul Thøis Madsen

Poul Thøis Madsen is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Sustainability and Planning, part of The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. His work focuses on sustainable energy planning, political economy, and the socio-economic impacts of energy transitions. He holds a Ph.D. (1995) and an Economist degree (1987).

Education

• Ph.D., 1 May 1995
• Economist, 20 May 1987

Research Interests Madsen's research emphasizes sustainable energy strategies, fossil fuel phase-outs, and the socio-economic dimensions of renewable energy transitions. He explores how energy policies interact with climate goals, employment, and public perception. His work bridges academic analysis and practical policy design, with a focus on丹麦's energy systems and international case studies.

Recent Research Trends His articles analyze Denmark's potential for abandoning fossil fuels, nuclear energy's role in decarbonization, and the environmental impacts of land-use changes. He critiques media representation of economic issues and advocates for evidence-based policy debates on topics like nuclear power and refugee integration.

Awards

• Årets underviser (Teacher of the Year), 2011

Grants & Projects

• Methanol-to-jet fuel process development (2022–2025)
• Samspillet mellem medier og samfundsøkonomi (ongoing since 2016)
• CO2 Vision - Pool 1 (2022–2023)

Labs/Teams Madsen leads the Sustainable Energy Planning Research Group, collaborating on energy policy and climate action strategies.